Purpose

To seek approval to implement the modified
North Yorkshire permit scheme following completion of the required
four week statutory consultation.

Decision

The following have been approved:

i. implement the varied Permit Scheme documentation as consulted
upon;
ii. introduce the revised fee structure, increasing permit fees to
the maximum levels allowable by the Department for Transport (DfT),
and reducing the discount for collaborative working from 50% to
30%.

Reasons for the decision

Subject to approval of this report, the
Authority will look to publish the amended North Yorkshire Permit
Scheme documentation and undertake recruitment.

Alternative options considered

None